Hello one and all, welcome to new subscribers,
What a start to the year! Despite January being my birthday month, and as I’ve stopped counting that makes little difference, it always seems
to be the worst month of the year for some reason. If bad news is coming my way, it usually lands in January. This year was no different. However, good things also happen, they just get overshadowed at the time. So here’s the good news:
Error of Judgement is finished and with the editor, it’s available for pre-order HERE. Most of the Beta readers have downloaded and will hopefully be enjoying Meredith & Hodge’s latest adventure.
I have finally finished the edit on The Murder, the first in the Little Compton Mysteries, and later today it will be off to editor Sharon. This is a more lighthearted murder mystery, introducing amateur sleuths, Tom Large and Liz Thorne, and I love the cover. Lindsey has done a fabulous job yet again! I had great fun writing this one, I love ‘meeting’ new characters, these two didn’t behave themselves either, but we all got there in the end. As soon as I have a return date from Sharon, I will be putting it on pre-order and I’m looking for Beta readers. Today I’m going to start working on the next in the series, The Abduction. This also has a great cover, which I will reveal to you next time.
Lee has finished recording the audio version of Web of Deceit. We have a little bit of editing to do, and it will be uploaded next week. Fingers crossed, it should be available by the end of the month. If you would like a free code to download the audio, please shout, and as soon as I have them, I’ll get one off to you. Lee has also booked in Error of Judgement and The Murder, the later will be a dual narration with Perdita Lawton.
I won’t share the details of the bad news, other than to say, we lost our lovely Bichon, Molly. She was just the sweetest, kindest, most loving little dog, although she didn’t like the postman, Amazon delivery drivers, or people wearing bobble hats, but other than that she loved everyone, and everyone loved her. Needless to say we are heartbroken, and our two German Shepherds, Archie & Ted are missing her too. Pictured here with her little brothers (she was always the boss), and with her first soul mate, Sketch the house bunny.
That’s it for now, there’s writing to do, but please shout if you like a cozy mystery, and fancy joining the Beta team on The Murder. Qualifications needed: Enjoy reading murder mysteries, able to spot plot holes or storyline blips, happy to leave an honest review when book goes live.
Happy reading,
Such a sad time losing a beloved furry friend, they are part of the family who unfortunately have a shorter life but obviously it was well lived and enjoyed ,
all the best to you my thoughts are with you,
Ken Fowler
Ah thank you Ken. Very much appreciated. x
Such a cutie … so sad when they leave us.
Finished Error of Judgement, loved it, needless to say! Will be typing up my findings tomorrow.
How soon would you need beta results for The Murder?
Hi Lorraine,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’ve replied to your email on Error, with The Murder in about 6 – 8 weeks? x
Hi Marcia, my heart goes out to you for your loss. These are beautiful pictures of Molly and her friends.
I would love to join the crew of Beta readers for The Murder. I like the cover, too!
And it would please me to have the audio version of Web of Deceit. Even though I have read it I enjoy listening while I am preparing dinner for my family. Thank you for the offer.
My condolences and best wishes,
Carol
P.s. I love the idea of featuring Molly in one of your sto.
Hi Carol,
Thank you, for your kind words. I would love you to Beta read The Murder, I’ll be in touch shortly on that front, and yes, of course I will send a code for Web of Deceit as soon as I have them.
Kindest
M x
So sorry for your loss, our Fur Babies are like our children. We have great memories of them, and pictures.
Thank you, Jean. Yes, you’re right of course. It also helps having the boys around. Although one of them is missing her big time. Everytime we go out he rushes past us to see if she’s coming :(.
I would love to be a beta reader on The Murder. Sorry to hear about your pup. We lost our Maggie in June and I still look for her.
Hi Debie,
Thank you for your kind words, sorry to hear you’ve lost a pup too. It’s tough. You don’t realise how much they impact your day to day life. I’d love you to be a beta on The Murder too, I’ll be in touch in the next week.
Kindest
M x
So sorry for your loss. She looks like such a beautiful girl and definitely the boss of everyone around her. Maybe (in the future, when you are ready) you can write her into one of your books so we can all know her and remember her, like Shawn Inmon’s Mushu? She is now his most loved character x
Thank you, Pippa. I might just do that x